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Dubai World Central handles 90,000 tonnes of cargo in 2011
The Dubai World Central airport handled 89,729 tonnes of air freight during its first full calendar year of operations last year, Dubai Airports said in a statement on Monday. The airport body owns and manages operations and development of the two Dubai airports – Dubai International and DWC.
UAE air traffic hits new heights despite turmoil
Air traffic movement in the UAE recorded a 7.6 per cent jump in 2011 over the previous year despite global challenges. The country’s airports reported steady increases in traffic during the year, according to data released by the Shaikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre.
Dubai Airport’s transfer Desk E closed Thursday
Dubai Airports, operators of Dubai’s two airports, said, transfer desk E at Dubai International Concourse 1 is closed Thursday as the result of damage caused by a faulty light fitting which caught fire late Wednesday night. The situation was quickly contained with no injuries or health issues reported.
Shaikh Ahmed announces Dubai World Central as the new venue of the Dubai Airshow 2013
The aviation district has been holistically conceived to capitalize on the dynamic aviation industry of the UAE and the region. The move of Dubai Airshow 2013 to Dubai World Central is an example of Dubai’s long-term plan to meet the growing demands of the industry,” said HH Shaikh Ahmed.
Qatar Airways signs $6.5b deal with Airbus
The Doha-based carrier made an order for 50 of Airbus’ new generation A320neo (new engine option) aircraft with a further 30 on option, together with five additional A380 super-jumbos and three options for a total of 88 narrow- and wide-bodied aircraft.
UAE’s aerobatic team puts on flawless show
The Knights, the UAE’s new aerobatic team, put on a colourful first performance during the airshow. Seven knights representing the seven emirates, dressed in black, delivered a flawless 22-minute display, the longest during the airshow.
Airlines rediscover buying appetite on positive cues
This year’s air show will be the last to be held at Dubai Airport Expo, confirms Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports. “The next Dubai Airshow would be held at the new premises at Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International in 2013, and will for the first time likely include a public viewing gallery,” he told Gulf News.
UAE aviation: A story of takeoffs and landings
Today, there is not one but two airports serving Dubai, with the second to become the world’s largest airport once complete. Last June Dubai Airports opened the first phase of Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International airport for cargo, and passenger operations expected to follow next year.
